Markets/Coverages News

WTW Upgrades Hawaiian Coral Reef Parametric Insurance Policy

WTW and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced the purchase of a new coral reef insurance policy that expands coverage around the main Hawaiian Islands and increases payouts after qualifying storms. This replaces the first U.S. coral reef insurance policy purchased …

Sompo International Authorized to Write Primary Insurance in France

Sompo International announced it has been granted a license to write primary insurance in France by the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR), further extending the company’s commercial property/casualty insurance capabilities and product offerings in Continental Europe. “The granting …

Markets/Coverages: Marsh’s D&O Facility Provides Up to $75M of Capacity

Insurance broker Marsh announced that its D&O Echo facility is now offering clients with enhanced directors and officers insurance protection, in order to provide greater financial stability amid continued volatile market conditions and fluctuating insurance rates. Available to Marsh clients …

Markets/Coverages: Loadsure Launches Motor Truck Cargo Insurance

Loadsure, the London-based insurtech MGA, announced the launch of motor truck cargo insurance, a data-powered insurance product, purpose-built for the logistics community. Called “Columbia™ – Motor Truck Cargo and Logistics Services Insurance,” the product targets SME enterprises and will provide …

Markets/Coverages: WTW Launches Primary Cyber, Tech E&O Facility for Int’l Clients

Insurance broker WTW has launched a cyber solution aimed at international clients headquartered outside of Great Britain and the United States with revenues up to US$1 billion (or the equivalent currency). The International CyCore Facility (ICF) is a tailored solution …

Venbrook in California Expands Student Insurance

Venbrook Group LLC and Student Insurance announced the expansion of their accident coverage program for student-athletes attending universities in California. The Student Athlete Insurance Network is a partnership with Anthem Blue Cross established in 1993, supplying coverage for all students …

Markets/Coverages: Corvus Expands Tech E&O; K2 OCONUS Workers Comp for Government Contractors; Xceedance’s MGA Agility Suite

Corvus Insurance introduced a newly expanded Tech E&O product with an enhanced appetite backed by Travelers. Smart Tech E+O from Corvus provides creative risk solutions for technology businesses across the spectrum of size and complexity, including primary and excess policies. …

Markets/Coverages: Upland Starts Pro Liability E&O, Excess Cyber

Upland Capital Group said it has introduced two new liability products to its portfolio: Professional Liability Errors and Omissions as well as Excess Cyber Liability. The professional liability team is led by Kate Walas, an industry veteran with over 20 …

Markets/Coverages: Amwins Underwriting, Lancer Partner on Trucking Programs

Amwins Underwriting recently said it has partnered with Lancer Insurance Company, the commercial auto division of Core Specialty, for a new carrier relationship to enhance two key trucking programs provided through managing general agency and wholesale brokerage Amwins Transportation Underwriters …

Markets/Coverages: Descartes Launches 1st Parametric Cyber Shutdown Cover in France

Descartes Insurance, the risk-carrying insurer formed in 2022 by climate-risk managing general agent Descartes Underwriting, has launched the first parametric cyber insurance for corporate clients in France. Described as the first insurance of its kind offered anywhere in the world, …